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elephant tree

Bursera microphylla

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Sapindales ›Family: Burseraceae ›Genus: Bursera

About

Bursera microphylla is a North American species of tree in the Frankincense Family in the soapwood order. Bursera microphylla, known by the common name elephant tree in English or 'torote' in Spanish, is a tree in genus Bursera. It grows into a distinctive sculptural form, with a thickened, water-storing or caudiciform trunk. It is found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of elephant tree?
The scientific name of elephant tree is Bursera microphylla.
What is the conservation status of elephant tree?
The elephant tree has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does elephant tree belong to?
elephant tree belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does elephant tree belong to?
elephant tree belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does elephant tree belong to?
elephant tree belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does elephant tree belong to?
elephant tree belongs to the order Sapindales.
What family does elephant tree belong to?
elephant tree belongs to the family Burseraceae.
What genus does elephant tree belong to?
elephant tree belongs to the genus Bursera.